ROBOTS MAY SOON GUARD MRT STATIONS, BUS INTERCHANGES

Singapore - Dec 7 The robot deployed by LTA during Exercise Station Guard at Hougang MRT station in Singapore on Thursday Developed by ST Engineering, The 1.6m-tall robot, was being tested for its navigational and surveillance capabilities. It is equipped with seven cameras that give it a 360-degree view of its environment as it patrols a preset path. The robot's control console was located within a nearby incident response vehicle. Photo courtesy of Agencies